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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

So wrong it’s right: black and brown

Abby Spudich March 4, 2011

Once upon a time a group of well-dressed individuals traveled across the Earth, filled with despair at the array of poorly-dressed people. Something had to be done. So these travelers gathered together...

Nick Swardson will never tell a lie

Brandon Foster March 4, 2011

In Adam Sandler’s latest movie “Just Go With It,” actor and comedian Nick Swardson plays Eddie, the cousin of Sandler’s character and pretend-lover of Jennifer Anniston’s character. This relationship...

Menomena blends different musical talents, tastes

Parker Tarun March 4, 2011

The nature of Menomena’s music is similar to the nature of its name: a non-word and yet humanly cadent. From _I Am the Fun Blame Monster_ to _Friend and Foe_, the Portland band has recorded intricate...

CPD releases end-of-year report, more custody arrests reported

Jimmy Hibsch March 4, 2011

A year-end report showed an increase of more than 1,000 arrests in 2010 compared to 2009. In 2010, Columbia police officers were called for dispatch nearly 67,000 times and initiated contact for another...

Columbia growers bring greens to spring

Columbia growers bring greens to spring

Teresa Klassen March 4, 2011

It’s the time of year a food-lover’s mind turns from hot chocolate and heavy stews to light, fresh foods and lemonade stands. Accordingly, Columbia’s farmers markets are gearing up for a ravenous...

‘You in Mizzou’ tackles question of sexual banter

Seung Ah Lee March 4, 2011

Student, faculty, staff and Columbia community members were invited Wednesday to discuss the difficult question “Sexual Banter: Flirting or Hurting?” The Chancellor's Diversity Initiative sponsored...

‘I Am Number Four’ underwhelming

Lauren Hummel March 4, 2011

I didn’t know much about the plot of “I Am Number Four” before seeing it. The trailers only told me to expect explosions, two overly attractive teenagers making googly eyes at each other and the...

Our generation’s vanity is losing appeal

Alexis Hitt March 4, 2011

You’re bored and neither studying nor doing anything productive sounds appealing. Instead, it sounds like a perfect opportunity to document how good you look today by taking pictures of yourself, then...

On Campus, Around the Nation (3/4/2011)

Lauren Bale March 4, 2011

**The Mayan Calendar and true meaning of 2012** CAL STATE FULLERTON- Bruce Love, an author and lecturer, spoke to students March 1 about the Mayan Calendar and the truth behind the controversial 2012. Love...

Nixon undecided on postponing payment for unemployment programs

Allison Prang March 4, 2011

As of Jan. 21, 2011, the state of Missouri owes $769, 201,133.40 for money borrowed for unemployment programs starting in 2009, according to research from the National Conference of State Legislatures. "Some...

Missouri ranks among nation’s worst carbon dioxide polluters

Missouri ranks among nation’s worst carbon dioxide polluters

Kari Paul March 4, 2011

Missouri produces the tenth most carbon dioxide pollution in the nation, according to a recent study released by the Environmental Integrity Project. CO2 emissions increased in Missouri between 2009 and...

Radiothon raises  $225,375 for MU Children's Hospital

Radiothon raises $225,375 for MU Children’s Hospital

Garrett Richie March 4, 2011

The MU Children’s Hospital raised $225,375 during its two-day radiothon Thursday and Friday. During the two-day event, The Eagle/93.9 FM, KAT Country/94.3 FM, Clear 99 FM/99.3 FM and Y107/106.9 FM broadcasted...